Our story in Sacred Stories (the jail Circle of the Word program) last Wednesday was about Jesus teaching in the synagogue of Capernaum, being confronted by a man with an unclean spirit, and freeing the man from it (Mark 1:21-28). It was hard learning the name “Capernaum.” Next time I will try some mnemonic tactics for remembering it, and also describe something about the city.

We had a smaller group than usual, but it was an excellent group with thoughtful, sincere participation. Being smaller made it more relaxed and intimate.

I used a drama bag for the first time. The woman who tried it out did an excellent job. Another woman narrated the story and she also did a very good job. This story was great for telling with a drama bag. The second time my fellow Circlekeeper took a turn inside it, and another woman narrated. They made a great pair, too, for presenting the story.

I surveyed the activities and all gave high marks. One general comment about the class was, “I feel this class is fun and memorable while touching on our personal issues so we can heal.”

Storyboard for the story of Jesus rebuking an unclean spirit in the synagogue of Capernaum